Refinement of soul and acquisition of virtue according to Imam Khomeini

The learning of these sciences in reality is an introduction to the refinement of the soul and the acquisition of virtue, manners and divine knowledge.

Imam Khomeini explained variation in degrees of qualities among different individuals

Imam Khomeini through his theological has said that at this stage it is essential to remind you that each one of the qualities of the soul, both the good ones and the bad, has numerous grades and degrees.

Imam Khomeini: Get busy towards purging your souls. Such purity could influence others too who ...

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Good work is a work which is congruous with the spirit, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini said that good work is a work which is congruous with the spirit. However, you see that many of man’s works are only congruent with the body. “Enjoining” is also not practiced.

All the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord

Imam Khomeini explained that if man is certain and has faith that all the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord, and that God, the Exalted, is present everywhere and sees everything, in the presence of God and God’s blessings there would be no possibility for committing sins.

Comparative Study of the Concept of Justice in Imam Khomeini and Sayyid Qutb’s Political Thought.

Imam Khomeini warned against pursuing selfish desires

Imam Khomeini explained that someone who pursues selfish desires and who is obedient to Satan gradually turns the color of Satan.

Imam Khomeini: This country is yours. You should preserve it. The pleasure of God is more ...

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